Philadelphia
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A Philadelphia Woman ‘Adopted’ a Small Island in Front of Boathouse Row, and It’s Now Named the ‘Isle of Jean’
A small island in the Schuylkill that can be seen when strolling along the path behind the Fairmount Water Works has been adopted by a local woman and now has an official name: Isle of Jean, writes Nick Jaramillo for Billy Penn at WHYY. The island, which can be approached on a small boardwalk, became…
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WSJ: As Inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament Reaches the Quarterfinals, Two Broadcasters With Philly Roots Collaborate
During the offseason, it was announced that the NBA would be introducing its first-ever In-Season Tournament, and the turn to December means the start of the quarterfinal round, writes Robert O’Connell for The Wall Street Journal. To turn the tournament into more of a spectacle, the NBA will have two competing networks — TNT and…
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Kylie Kelce Autographed Eagles Jacket Fetches $100,000 at Auction
Someone paid $100,000 for a replica of Princess Diana’s Eagles jacket autographed by Kylie Kelce, wife of Eagles center Jason Kelce. The jacket was auctioned off to benefit the Eagles Autism Foundation, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Kelly green varsity jacket was the highlight of an “intense bidding war” during the two-week…
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Philadelphia Prepares to Celebrate First-Ever ‘Rocky Day,’ Featuring a Visit From Sylvester Stallone
Sunday, December 3, will mark the first-ever “Rocky Day” in Philadelphia, writes Kristin Hunt for Phillyvoice. To mark the occasion, Sylvester Stallone — the notable actor who portrayed the Rocky Balboa character — will be visiting the Parkway Visitor Center. Stallone will ceremoniously open the visitor center’s new Rocky Shop after a City resolution is…
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The LED Lights at Philadelphia’s Boathouse Row Will Remain Dark Through Early 2024
The bright LED lights that have illuminated Boathouse Row in Philadelphia since 2005 will remain dark for longer than anticipated, writes John Paul Titlow for Phillyvoice. In March, the Fairmount Park Conservancy announced a new $2.1 million project to upgrade and replace Boathouse Row’s existing LED lights. The project was originally expected to be finished…
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Amidst Unrest, Philadelphia Shines as America’s Most Walkable and Sane City
The magic and charm of American cities that attract many international tourists seems to be disappearing, at least according to many think-pieces that paint a picture of a country in turmoil, writes Thom Gibbs for The Telegraph. But Philadelphia stands as the perfect place to challenge these grim tidings as the only American city that…
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Aaron Nola is Staying “in the Right Place” as He Re-signs With the Philadelphia Phillies
When Aaron Nola first arrived to the big leagues in 2015, he knew it would take him for him to adjust to the city of Philadelphia, he writes in a 2019 personal essay for The Players’ Tribune. Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Nola was acclimated to a much different lifestyle than the one he had…
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Jason Kelce Asks Travis to Join Him for Eagles Christmas Album Duet
Philadelphia Eagles Center Jason Kelce has asked his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, to help him sing a special duet for the second volume of the Philadelphia Eagles’ Christmas album, A Philly Special Christmas, writes Natasha Dye for People. An NFL video shows Jason, 36, in the recording studio asking Travis, 34,…
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Two PECO Power Plants, Relics from Philadelphia’s Industrial Past, About to Become Hubs Once Again
Two relics from Philadelphia’s industrial past — the PECO power plant next to Penn Treaty Park and the F.A. Poth Brewery at 31st and Jefferson — are about to become thrumming hubs again after decades of standing vacant, writes Inga Saffron for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While both projects will include apartments, the final results will…
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Philadelphia is Home to the Oldest Photo Still in Existence
Philadelphia is notable for being a city of firsts, but one “first” distinction it has that may not be known by many is being the first city where someone took a photo, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn at WHYY. The photo was taken in 1839 by Joseph Saxton, an engineer and watchmaker with an…
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WSJ: Philadelphia’s Republic First Set to Receive $35M Infusion After Agreeing Rescue Deal with Investor Group
Republic First Bancorp will receive a $35 million infusion after agreeing to a deal with a group of existing investors aimed at bolstering its finances, write Gina Heeb, Lauren Thomas, and Jonathan Weil for The Wall Street Journal. The investor group is led by George Norcross III, Philip Norcross, and Gregory Braca. The Philadelphia lender…
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Former Eagles Player Chris Long Says It’s On NFL Defenses to Stop the “Brotherly Shove” — Not the NFL
Chris Long has heard all the talk surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles’ use of the “Tush Push” or “Brotherly Shove,” and has his own thoughts about it, writes TMZ. In recent seasons, the Eagles have heavily used the play to get first downs and score touchdowns. This has caused some criticism from fans, players, and team…
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GQ: How Does Jalen Hurts Stay at the Top of His Game? It’s in His Mind and Body
Coming out on the losing end of the Super Bowl after an MVP-caliber season can be tough to get over, but Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback Jalen Hurts has his ways, writes Christopher Cason for GQ. While Hurts didn’t achieve his ultimate goal last season, he has stayed true to himself and his preparation. “It’s all about…
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Reviewers Weighed in on Wawa’s Pizza. Here’s What Folks Think Out on the Street
Experts are weighing in from all over on Wawa’s new pizza offering, but what does the average Wawa customer think?’ Billy Penn at WHYY took the pulse of the man, woman, and child on the street, specifically in Center City and Old City, to find out. Despite some trash talk from reviewers, many people who…
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In Final Interview, Phillies’ Great Dick Allen Put His Life, MLB Career into Perspective
Over his 15-year career in Major League Baseball, Dick Allen had his share of ups and down, both on and off the field, writes William Kashatus for Pennsylvania Heritage. His career accomplishments after his Major League debut with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1963 include winning the NL Rookie of the Year, being named to…
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Five of the Top 10 Hotels in the Mid-Atlantic are Located in Center City
About 500,000 people have made their voices heard for the 36th annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey, released by Condé Nast Traveler. Philadelphia was nicely represented in one particular list — the Top 15 Hotels in the Mid-Atlantic region — with five mentions on the list. Not only was Philadelphia well-represented in the Top 15, but…
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Wall Street Journal: Phillies Veteran Providing Quiet Pillar of Stability As His Team Makes Their Way Towards World Series
After nine inconsistent seasons with the Phillies, Aaron Nola is finally proving there was a reason why everybody believed he would be a worthy successor to Cole Hamels when he joined the team, writes Lindsey Adler for The Wall Street Journal. His career has made him a complicated figure in Philadelphia. The fans often got…
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The Athletic: Phillies’ Bryce Harper Has Moments and Numbers That Give Him Claim to Historic Greatness
After another amazing showing against the Braves, Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper proved once again that October is his month, writes Jayson Stark for The Athletic. Bryce Harper is no stranger to game-changing and season-changing swings and the one he made in the third innings Wednesday night when his team needed it the most was among…
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